Martin Guitars: A History

by Various, Dick Boak, Mike Longworth

(Book). A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places, and the stories of an American icon. Richly illustrated, this book covers the story right up to the fifth-generation president Chris Martin IV. Because the original and revision authors had complete access to authorized archives, this version is the most accurate and detailed reference on the topic. Leading up to the re-vitalization of the 1990s and the remarkable sustenance of its legacy, hundreds of photographs and documents effectively show the people and the guitars that made the company famous.

Genres: Music

220 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2003

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Reviews

[Bryan Blanchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent illustrated history of Martin Guitars from 1833-2007, written by Martin experts. It covers all the guitar eras, as well as the generations of Martins, including short bios of each Martin at the end of the relevant chapter. Plenty of great full color photos and illustrations complement the text. No dust cover—the graphics are part of the hardcover—and the pages are thick and glossy. This is a high-quality book. This is guitar porn at its finest. Now if only I can get my hands on book 2...

[Rider · Rating 4 out of 5]

received a free copy of this signed by cf martin iv from my workplace (take a wild guess) was really cool to get a deeper understanding of the history that goes into what i show up and do 5 days a week

[Thomas Brannock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some typos and inconsistencies, but overall a very informative read.